Speaking of evidence that this puppy dog is moving along and wagging its happy tail, here’s the 3D virtual map, the only tool any fan needs for picking his or her seats.

This piece from the Earthquakes tells us a couple of important things. The best is that its LEED certified; LEED is a program that provides third-party verification that new homes or physical structures are sufficiently green, so good on the Earthquakes for being environmentally conscious as they prep their 18.000-seat building for 2014 launch.

Oh, and how about this for a post-Memorial Day bit of data: the stadium site was once a tank building factory. They even had an M2 Bradley fighting vehicle roll out of the old warehouse in a demolition done right! Sweet touch, guys.

Can’t say I’m in love with the open end; too much noise gets the opportunity to escape. On the other hand, love the center player entrance, something not all MLS stadiums have.

Here’s a little more on the stadium’s infrastructure behind built with recycled material. The only thing better than a new soccer stadium – a new stadium that’s Earth friendly.

Does anyone know if San Jose Earquakes football stadium will be built in a way where it can easily be expanded, if needed. 18k stadium comes out as a small minded or AAA than Major league mentality. 25k sounds as the proper outlook for all new stadiums.